>>30710415
>>A) Tell her to keep watch

>>30712068
I feel your pain but I've never read your quest before.

>>30712438
You command Pearl to remain on the roof and only come down if things look to be getting dangerous. She nods and lays back down. You and Riley shimmy down the fire escape and hit the street. Together you do as you were informed, and knock on the front door. A small metal window slides open, revealing a pair of eyes. Riley speaks for you.

"Sorry, I got the wrong address." The eyes look the both of you over, and the window slides shut. The moment of truth is now. The two of your enter the alley beside the building and head around the back. There is an identical door, which you knock at. The small window on this door slides open, then shuts. There is a sound of clinking metal, and the door swings open. You can hear music from inside as you enter, passing a tall man with a shaved head. He looks quite mean, and seems to glare daggers as you enter the back of the building.

You find yourself in a sort of waiting room. There is a round desk with a scrawny young man, flipping through some files. He sees you and smiles.

"Evening gentlemen. How can I help you?"

A) "We're here to make a purchase
B) "We're just here to browse."
C) Other

It's alright. My regulars are later than usual today, but if worse comes to worse I'll just say screw it and try again later.

>>30712694
I'm here, was visiting my mother, just gonna read it then I'll post

>>30712694
A) "We're here to make a purchase"

>>30713282
The scrawny man smiles and sets the files aside, before standing and stepping out from behind the desk.

"Right this way, gentlemen. Watch your step." He leads you to a door, locked with four separate mechanisms, and into a stairwell. The stairs here go both up and down, but you are lead down, into the basement of the building. You seem to be spending a lot of time in basements lately.

You come to a large, underground storehouse. There are large crates made of sheet metal. They are big enough to house whole families of animals in, and you think you know what they're for. In total, there are 16 of them, and th scrawny man begins leading you past them. He begins talking, but you don't listen, focusing on the contents of the crates. Through tiny holes cut into the doors, you can see women and men, most young but some older, sitting huddled together. They were little but wool robes, and quite a few look entirely dejected.

"Sir?" The scrawny man gets your attention. "I said is there anything in particular you're looking for?"

A) Be specific
B) A woman
C) A man
D) Other

Rolled 18

>>30713506
>B) A woman
"Women, can I take a look at the ones you have?"

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>>30713245
>visiting my mother

>>30713548
You tell him you're looking for a woman, and give him a very rough idea, so as not to raise suspicion. He smiles and thinks for a moment, then speaks.

"I won't ask if it's for business or personal use, we have a policy against that. I can have some brought out for you, if you like. That is, if you're money is good."

A) Agree
B) Decline

Rolled 14

>>30713634
>A) Agree

>>30713726
>>30713726
You agree, and the man leads you over to another, small room. As you enter, you notice that it resembles the type of room that police use to line up criminals. You are seated on a small sofa with Riley, and the scrawny man asks you to wait just a moment. A few minutes go by, and then a line of women, one of which is trying her best not to cry, are brought in and lined up against the far wall. As per your suggestion, they all have auburn hair. However, none of them even resemble Donna. You look to Riley, and he nods. You ask if there isn't any more selection.

"I'm sorry sir, but that's all we have with your preferred hair color. Perhaps if you were willing to be less specific we could find one that suits your taste?"

You lean in to Riley, and whisper as softly as you can. Riley has already spotted three guards hidden around the storage room, so any gunfire will sound the alarm. However, it may be the quickest way to find Donna, assuming she's here.

A) Spring an ambush
B) Ask if any women have just been sold
C) Other

>>30714010
Been trying to post this for fifteen minutes >: (

Rolled 17

>>30714010
>A) Spring an ambush
Asking for it would reveal we already knew the one we were seeking.
I have no other ideas.
And right now's a good time for an action moment

>>30714024
I was also having trouble with 4chan

>>30714071
You tell Riley to move on your cue, and the two of you break the huddle. You stand and approach the scrawny man. He asks what you've decided.

A) Grab him
B) Draw the rifle
C) Shoot
D) Strike him
E) Other

Rolled 67

>>30714115
>A) Grab him
Cover his mouth first of all then hold him 'human shield' style. Put the blade against his neck as a threat
then
>B) Draw the rifle
>E) "I think I'll want to know some information on your other clients"

>>30714167
You reach out and grab a hold of his collar, then yank him into you. You drive your metal fist into his stomach, then as he is dazed, you lock him up and press your blade to his neck, just behind his cheek. Riley draws his pistols and moves toward the door to keep a lookout.

You ask the man for information on previous buyers. "What? Fuck you! If I spilled that kind of information I'd get strung up by my jewels!" You draw a little blood with your blade. "Ah! shit! Wait! You said you wanted one with light brown hair, right? We just locked some bitch up like that, she's in the cooler! That might be the one you want! Let me go and I can show you!"

A) Have him lead you
B) Make him tell you where it is
C) Other

>>30714299
>B) Make him tell us.
then
>A) Take him with us, guiding us, but also as a 'insurance'

>>30714364
He explains where the 'cooler' is, in relation to the room you currently reside in. Riley seems to think he isn't bluffing, and so you trust his directions. Still, when you step out of the room, the guards Riley spotted will know something is going on. As insurance, you decide to keep him prisoner until you think of a new plan. As you exit the room, you look back at the line of women. They are all dead silent, on the ground and pressed up against the back wall. The older ones embrace the younger, seemingly as a protective instinct. One of them, you think, is no more than fourteen at the very oldest.

You exit the room with Riley. Immediately you hear footsteps around the large storage room, as well as pistols and rifles being loaded.

A) Move fast
B) Warn them not to shoot
C) Other

A+B

>>30714817
A+B

>>30714817
>A) Move fast
>B) Warn them not to shoot
Morning folks.

>>30715064
>>30715122
You bring the scrawny man with you between the large metal crates, threatening to end his life should any of his comrades try to stop you. As soon as you enter the open, shots whizz by you and Riley, several of which just graze you. It seems the life of their companion isn't much to them. You move fast in the direction given to you, avoiding bullets. It's quite difficult while dragging a hostage.

A) Have Riley return fire
B) Drop the man
C) Other

>>30715191
>A) Have Riley return fire
>B) Drop the man

>>30715211
You release the scrawny man and boot him away as Riley begins firing randomly in the direction of incoming fire. The two of you pick up the pace now, and rush across the storage room to the opposite end. You come to a wall, and a door within it. The two of you enter, and come face to face with two more guards. They fire upon you with pistols and jet shells. Riley hits the ground, but you think of another plan. you extend the metal arm forward, and take the torrents of rapid wind onto it. You can feel the air tugging your arm in different directions, but it holds strong, giving you time to return fire and eliminate the threats. Riley regains his feet and laughs, complimenting you on your insanity. You reload your rifle and start heading down the hall.

You come to a large metal door, just as was described to you. It is locked tight from the outside. You peer on the round glass window, and see that on the other side is a person, huddled on the ground for warmth, completely naked. Judging by the temperature of the door, it must be near freezing inside.

You can hear guards trying to break down the locked door at the end of the hallway now. You need to move fast.

A) Try to break the door down
B) Get behind cover
C) Try to force the door open
D) Other

>>30715525
>B) Get behind cover
As much as I want to reunite with mai waifu she can wait a minute.

>>30715630
You and Riley quickly duck behind some nearby metal beams. They won't hold long, but hopefully they make you harder to land hit on. The door at the end of the hall bends, then breaks from the savage beating it receives from the guards. They begin entering the hallway, weapons raised. They seem to be waiting to get closer in to open fire.

A) Fire from here
B) Wait until you have a better shot

>>30715823
>A) Fire from here

>>30715823
Back
>B)

>>30715985
Shepard.

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>>30716090

>>30715975
You open fire with Riley. The shots fly wild, tearing through the air in balls of bright flame. Two of Riley's hit their target, and only one of yours manages to find a victim. That's two men down all together, but more come behind them At a glance you count three, but it's possible there are as many as five. Riley empties both pistols, then hunkers down to reload.

A) Suppressing fire
B) Let them push in closer
C) Selective fire

>>30715823
>A
No use letting them get the first shots off right?

Also do you roll dice or not?

>>30716295
>C) Selective fire
Take one or two, when the rest come closer Riley's pistols will be more effective and we can take one on melee

>>30716295
>D?
could we have Riley shoot everywhere and do some suppressing fire if thats enough to keep them down we can pop the next mofo who pokes his head up?

>>30716139
Shepard.

Rolled 10

>>30716311
He doesn't.

>>30716295
>C) Selective fire
>>30716311
The few times he has he had the players roll.
>>30716377
Gewitter.

>>30716422
Springhead.

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>>30716377
Gewitter

>>30716295
C

>>30716468
>>30716422
>>30716349
You wait and watch as some of them begin approaching. With one hand, you swing the lever of your rifle down, loading a new shell, and as you bring it back up, you aim and fire. The shot catches one of the guards right in the center of gravity, cooking him as he falls to the ground. The one following him tries to duck behind nearby cover, but isn't fast enough, and you land a shot on his upper leg. He screams in agony as his comrades try to fire and suppress you. You are forced to hunker and let Riley take a turn at firing. He lets off four shots before you hear a shout, and turn to see him kneeling behind his cover. He's grabbing at his side, just above his hip, and cringing. He's been hit.

A) Tell him to suck it up
B) Tell him to stay down
C) Other

>>30716311
I thought about it, but I kind of like my threads to be pure RP. It's not to everyone's taste I know, but honestly I like that I've sort of formed a small family of regular players. I don't need tons of people to be happy. As long as someone enjoys my writing I'm really proud. Although to be honest, I was thinking of trying some new things out, but they probably wouldn't work unless I had a lot more people.

>>30716591
>A) Tell him to suck it up
>B) Tell him to stay down

>>30716591
>B) Tell him to stay down
BUT
>C) Signal for him to fire when we draw their attention

>>30716640
We'll support your experimentation, buddie

>>30716640
We spoiler now? Also i read all of your threads on the archive i like how you write and story tell alot man i was just curious if the outcomes were randomish or not thanks for being a damn good story teller

>>30716591
>B
Lets let him cringe gettiing shot hurts

>>30716690
>>30716793
>>30716678
You tell Riley to keep his head down, and let you handle the situation. He grinds his teeth and nods, clearly regretting what needs to be done. You emerge from cover and fire off two shells, in order to suppress the enemy. You have one shell left before you need to go through reloading. One of the remaining men is within a quick dash, and you may be able to kill him without need of a shell. The other is much further, making him much harder to hit.

A) Fire at the far guard
B) Fire at the near guard

>>30717036
>B) Fire at the near guard

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>>30716690
No I mean they wouldn't work mechanically without a lot more players. But it's not a big deal, they're just ideas I was playing with.

>>30716754
S-shut up! I don't need your praise!

>>30717036
>A) Fire at the far guard

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Sorry bout being in and out but currently in the land of Disney.

>>30717036
A

>>30717115
Nice, have fun m80.

>>30717070
Uguu

>>30717036
>A

>>30717115
Dat loli

>>30717082
>>30717151
You aim and fire at the farther guard. The shot goes just slightly awry, and tags him on the shoulder. He ducks back down, but as you look to the closer guard, you find him reloading. This is your chance to move. You stow the rifle as you run, and slam your metal arm into the side of his head. As he staggers, you palm his face and drive it backward into the concrete wall, then wrap your right arm around his neck. Holding him tight, you snap your wrist, drawing out the blade in your forearm, and plunge it into his gut, just beneath his ribcage. You turn and shove him at his injured comrade, who fires a shell into him as he falls. You rush forward, and slam your blade, all the way up to the knuckle, into the chest of the last guard. As you pull it out and wipe the blood onto your sleeve, you hear Riley laughing hysterically.

The two of you head back to the locked door. The person inside hasn't moved. It'll be tough to open, but it would go faster with two people.

A) Have Riley keep a lookout
B) Open it together

>>30717115
I had no idea you were a small blonde girl

>>30717549
>A) Have Riley keep a lookout
Just in case.

Rolled 41

>>30717549
>A) Have Riley keep a lookout
Time for that metal arm to keep doing good.

>>30717549
>A
Smash the fuck out of that door or like try the handle whatever

>>30717588
>>30717621
>>30717828
Riley reloads and moves to the end of the hall to keep watch. You meanwhile, need to find a way to open the heavy door. Simply pulling on it doesn't work, and so you must resort to something that requires a bit more finesse.

A) Arm
B) Rifle
C) Blade

Rolled 33

>>30718057
>B) Rifle
Use it as a lever or something?

>>30717574
Just on the weekends.

>>30718057
>B) Rifle
Use as lever. It's the most replaceable of the items we have.

>>30718057
Give that door an arm. Doors love arms.

>>30718057
>B
Use A DEAD GUY'S RIFLE

>>30718260
This, actually. Someone else's rifle is even more disposable than our own.

>>30718117
>>30718135
You take two large paces back and aim your rifle at the handle of the door. You then proceed to empty seven shells into it, each one burning and eating through the think metal. Steam begins to rise from the spot, and fill the room. Your attempt is successful, and you burn right through the thick door. With a little elbow grease, you get it open and enter. There is an invisible wall there, where the warmth turns into sheer cold. You stow the rifle and approach the figure on the floor. As you lift them into your arms, you find that it is indeed Donna. She is naked as her birthday, and her face seems to be beaten, as well as some bruising and cuts on her body. You can feel a pulse, and her stomach is rising as she breathes, but she's not conscious. You scoop her up, and bring her over to Riley. He looks at her in disgust.

"Those fucking...ugh. There's more of them coming. How do you want to do this?"

A) Make a stand here
B) Carry Donna and make a break for the exit
C) Have Riley carry Donna
D) Other

Rolled 20

>>30718680
>B) Carry Donna and make a break for the exit

>>30718680
>B) Carry Donna and make a break for the exit

>>30718680
>B
But kill as many people on the way out as possible

>>30718698
>>30718749
>>30718806
You tell Riley to get ready to run. With Donna in your care, you won't be able to shoot or fight, and so you must entirely on Riley, and injured hitman, to fend off attackers until you are out. The two of you take a deep breath, count down from three, and book it out of the room as fast as your feet take you. Almost immediately, jets of wind and balls of flame, as well as thin, blue beams of light begin coming down on you from all directions. Riley fires off a few shots, but you can't tell if he's hit anything. You're focused so much on moving, you've got tunnel vision.

At last you spot the door. It seems like a clean break, until a very large man blindsides Riley. They both hit the ground, and Riley struggles to fend him off. The large man works Riley's body, pounding at his burn, and Riley is not able to hide his agony.

A) Stop to help
B) Keep running
C) Other

>>30719029
>A) Stop to help

>>30719029
>A) Stop to help
Kick that guy's face, and blade him up

>>30719029
A

>>30719047
>>30719110
You skid to a stop as the enemy rain death down upon you, and place Donna as gently on the ground as a two foot drop allows before going back for Riley. You tackle the man off of him, and aim to drive your blade into his chest. He catches your metal arm, and forces you to the ground beneath him. You struggle to break free, but he slams a meaty fist into your face. You see stars for a moment, and then feel him strike you again.

Suddenly there is a white light, and the man screams, spraying spittle on your face. You take this opportunity to gouge out his eyes with your fingers and throw him off of you. You finish him with a powerful stab, and look up. Pearl stands in the doorway, recklessly firing her rifle into the rafters above. Riley is on the ground, writhing in pain near Donna. The gunfire from your enemies seems to have subsided, likely due to confusion by Pearl's odd weapon. Now is the time to run. You help Riley to his feet and shove him toward the door, then scoop up Donna and run after him. Pearl covers you until you're out, and the four of you make a dash for the waiting room.

There, you find two thugs lying dead on the ground, covered in thin burns that you can only assume are Pearl's doing. Riley leads you out into the back alley, and the cold night air. You can already hear more men coming. You quickly peer around for any form of escape.

A) Sewer
B) Fire escape
C) Alleyway
D) Dumpster

>>30719566
>B) Fire escape

>>30719566
>D) Dumpster
captcha: demdis probable

>>30719566
D

>>30719566
>D

>>30719617
>>30719695
You call the others to follow you as you creep down a nearby alley. There you find a large dumpster, reeking of waste and rotting meat. With nowhere else to go, you tell everyone to get in. Pearl dives in without question, but Riley seems skeptical. He surrenders his better judgment and climbs in, helping you load Donna in right after. You hop in as well, and shut the lid behind you. The smell in here is torture. Your eyes begin to water and burn. Riley holds in gagging coughs. You tell everyone to be silent, and listen as men pass by. They continue to search for a good few minutes. Once things seem to go quiet, you peek out to check the situation. There are two men at the end of the alley, keeping a lookout. These people are tenacious to say the least. It would be difficult but not impossible to sneak by them and find somewhere else to hide. But by far the safest option as far as not being found will be to remain in your hiding spot.

A) Hunker down for the night
B) Create a diversion
C) Try to sneak by
D) Draw them close and kill them (indiscreetly)
E) Other

>>30720045
>C) Try to sneak by

>>30720045
>D
Fuck them were not sitting in a dumpster all night because we stole someone from enslavement

>>30720045
>B) Create a diversion
We'll create a diversion so Riley, Pearl and Donna can escape. Agree on a meeting place, and tell them to seek medical help for Donna and Riley

>>30720113
And get shot?

>>30720065
>These people are tenacious to say the least. It would be difficult but not impossible to sneak by them and find somewhere else to hide.

>>30720154
>create diversion = get shot
only if you fail

>sneaking can also fail
>fighting them/killing increases the risk of getting shot too

Really dude, your argument = bad

>>30720194
How do you plan on creating a diversion? flailing and screaming? if shit went bad it would be better to have them as backup either way he outright told us sneaking is next to impossible killing two people now is two less to shoot at us when we fuckup

>>30720177
If we can't sneak then we'll resort to plan B: Kill all witnesses.

>>30720045
>D)
Fuck, lets pull some assassin moves

>>30720045
Actually could we try to kill them discreetly?
Like hand over ones mouth armknife in anothers throat?

>>30720107
>>30720325
You tell the others to stay silent, and not to act unless there's no other choice. If you're going to do this, you're going to need luck and speed. You slowly and carefully lift the lid of the dumpster, just enough so that your left arm can reach out. You rap on the side of the dumpster, then draw your arm back in quick as a flash. You hear mumbling, and then two sets of footsteps. You couldn't have asked for a better outcome. The steps draw near, and stop just short of the can. Your guess is that only one of them will be in arm's reach. It'll have to do. You ready the blade of your left arm, and draw your rifle in your right.

The lid of the dumpster lifts, and you spring like a viper, jamming the blade into the near man's throat, and firing a shell at the far. They both crumble as a loud bang echoes through the night. Likely, someone will be here within a few minutes, so you must go fast. Pearl and Riley leap out of the dumpster, and then help you to remove Donna. As your feet hit the pavement, you can already hear people shouting and running in the distance.

A) Take to the sewers, move silently
B) Take to the back alleys, move quickly
C) Take to the rooftops, utilize Riley's skills

>>30720841
>B) Take to the back alleys, move quickly

Where'd everyone go all of a sudden?

>>30721195
Didn't feel the need to vote since I agree with yours, sorry.

>>30721246
Ah, all right. Just seems a little quiet.

>>30720869
Together you all duck back into the alleyways of the town. They are a tight fit, and you are no doubt spotted by nearly every vagrant in town, but thanks to them you are able to put distance between yourselves and the scene. After half an hour of running, you are all sufficiently tired. Pearl is the only one with enough energy to keep going, but even she is heaving for breath. You take a short break and talk with Riley about the next move.

"Well in my opinion -huff- we should just duck into someplace close by. Maybe a nice -puff- townhouse. Four guns means nobody is gonna say a damn thing to -huff- stop us."

"Haawww, can't we go somewhere -pant- nice? I want to eat something!"

A) Follow Riley's plan
B) Follow Pearl's plan
C) Other

>>30721320
>A) Follow Riley's plan

>>30721320
>C) Other
They really aren't mutually exclusive, just find some nice townhouse that has food in it, then show them our 1337 cooking skills

>>30721320
Guys I'm really sorry but I'll be back in a while. The child went and broke yet another bottle of hot sauce. I'm just not gonna buy them anymore. Anyway, I need to kiss booboos, clean and wash and I'll be back as soon as I can. I'm really, really sorry.

>>30721509
>kiss booboos
Aw, she got hurt, poor girl

>>30721509
I'm late but no problem man. How often does this happen?

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>>30722049
Apparently enough to warrant no more hot sauce buying
I have returned[/spoiler ]

>>30721320
B

>>30722419
Why doesn't he just keep it in a high cupboard?

>>30722575
That won't stop them. Trust me

>>30721371
You side with Riley, and decide to squat for the time being, at least until Donna recovers. You allow him and Pearl to take point, keeping an eye out for you as you carry Donna up the street. Luckily, it's late enough that nobody with half of their wits is around to see you.

Riley picks out a small apartment building, and with Pearl he ascends the fire escape. You watch as he pries the window open, and slithers in like a serpent. Pearl follows, and you are forced to wait outside until they come for you. Ten minutes later, the front door opens and Pearl waves, smiling brightly at you. You enter the door and follow her up the stairs to a rather nice apartment. It's not solid gold, but it's clean and warm and feels cozy. Riley is already spread out on the sofa with a pistol in hand.

"You should really get her warmed up. I'll keep watch here."

A) Draw a warm bath
B) Put her in a bed
C) Other

>>30723579
>A) Draw a warm bath

>>30723579
Jesus christ guys, I'm sorry that took so long. I had to wash her up and clean and wrap the cut up. Plus it was full of hot sauce so it hurt extra bad, I'm sure. Then I gave her a bath and put her in her pajamas and now I'm holding her until she falls asleep. Typing with one hand. I feel like such a moron, leaving the bottle on the table where she could reach it. Apparently she wanted to put it in her dinner. God, I'm an ass.

Again, I'm sorry I took so long. I hope you aren't too cross.

>>30723619
Nah, it's all good. Don't worry about it - caring for your daughter is important.

>>30723619
Dude as much as we love you and you love us, daughter takes precedence

Also A

>>30723608
You lug Donna into the bathroom, after getting directions from Pearl. You place her gently in the tub, facing away from the faucet. Her cuts seem to be dry, so hopefully they don't bleed into the water. You let the tap run until warm water starts flowing, and then insert the stopper. As the tub fills with water, you lean back against the while tiled wall and take a long breath. The fatigue of the night only now weighs down on you in full. You back, arm, and legs all ache. You half wish you were the one being dipped in warm water. A few minutes later, you stop the faucet and let the water sit. A thin layer of dirt has already begun to wash off of Donna. Her breathing is steady, and she seems to be fine. Even the color of her skin is returning now.

A) Stay in here until she stirs
B) Let her be and find the others
C) Other

>>30723829
>A) Stay in here until she stirs

>>30723864
You try to muster the strength to get to the toilet, but your legs protest, and you decide to settle for the floor. You spread your legs out and close your eyes, just for a short rest.

Some time later, you hear movement. You look up and see that the bath curtain has been drawn. You get to one knee and try to stand.

"H-hello? Is that you?"

A) Tell her she's safe
B) Tell her to relax
C) Other

>>30723944
>A) Tell her she's safe
>B) Tell her to relax

>>30723965
You speak to Donna through the curtain. Her voice trembles a bit, whether from the cold or the stress. After you relay the details of her rescue she thanks you, and asks for something to wear.

A) Search the house
B) Have Pearl bring something
C) Other

>>30724156
>A) Search the house
>C) Ask Pearl to help

>>30724166
Seconding.

>>30724166
>>30724235
You tell Donna to wait a moment, and you get up to find something warm for her to put on. You head to the living room and call to Pearl, busy raiding the icebox as Riley dozes on the couch. You ask her to help, and she perks up.

"Oh! I'll check the big bedroom!" She rushes past you and down the hall.

A) Check the guest bedroom
B) Check the linen closet
C) Other

>>30724285
>A) Check the guest bedroom

>>30724285
>A) Check the guest bedroom

>>30724298
>>30724301
You stumble down the hall into the second bedroom. Inside you flip the light switch and look around. There is a single bed against a wall, and a nightstand. Across from that is a writing desk and a closet. You walk over and slide the door open to reveal a number of clothes hanging on a wooden rod. The clothes appear rather small, for the most part, but there are some blankets folded up on the floor. You look through them, and find a plush bath robe.

A) Bring Donna the robe.
B) Find something else

>>30724393
>A) Bring Donna the robe.

>>30724393
>C) See if Pearl found anything

>>30724433
You gather up the robe and head to the bathroom. As you enter the hall, you call to Pearl. She claims to have found nothing, and you tell her not to worry, as you've got the robe. She slinks out of the bedroom door and approaches you in the hall, following behind you as you enter the bathroom. You drape the robe over the metal curtain rod, and tell Donna to take her time getting out. There is a swishing of water, and the robe disappears.

"Oh, wow. Uh, this isn't what I was expecting but I suppose it's a bit too late for shame now." Donna slides back the curtain. It's only now you realize that the robe you found is not only two feet too short for her legs, it's quite tight in the bust. She wrings out her hair, trying not to look either of you in the eye.

A) Tell her you've had plenty of time to look
B) Tell her it's the last thing on your mind
C) Tell her she wears it well
D) Other

She's finally in bed. Now I get to stay up all night worrying. The simple joys of fatherhood.

>>30724618
>A
>C

>>30724618
>D) Other
"Sorry, it's all we could find."

>>30724618
>D) Other
"It's all we had"

>>30724674
>>30724695
Hah I didn't see Sprinhead had posted something similar.

I guess I agree with his post

>>30724674
>>30724695
You apologize, telling her it's all that you could get given the circumstances.

"No, no. It's fine. I've worn worse. I'm just glad to be warm. You wouldn't happen to have a hot water bottle would you?" You shake your head. "That's alright, I didn't expect you to. I really want to talk about everything that's happened, but would you mind if I got some sleep? I'm half dead."

A) Agree
B) "We should talk first. We don't know how much time we have."
C) Other

>>30724794
>A) Agree
"You can tell us on our trip outta this place"

>C) Go entertain Pearl with w/e

>>30724794
>A) Agree
>C) Other
"I'm sorry we couldn't get you out sooner."

>>30724821
>>30724841
"Don't worry about it. I'm glad to be out. And it's not like they did much but give me a shiner and throw me in that cooler."

You lead Donna out of the bathroom and down the hall. Pearl suggests letting her lie down in the guest bedroom, since she made a mess out of the big one while searching. Donna doesn't protest and steps right in. She throws herself down on the bed and arches her back.

"Gods above, this feels better than anything I've ever felt. I could just lie her forever." Pearl smiles and strides over to the bedside.

"You're hair is all wet, just like mine!"

A) Tell Pearl to let her rest
B) Leave them alone
C) Other

>>30724930
>A) Tell Pearl to let her rest

>>30724930
>C) Other
"Pearl, she's tired, if you wanna bother anyone bother me"
Smile and take Pearl with us outta the room

>>30724948
>>30724990
You tell Pearl that Donna needs to rest, and motion for her to follow you out of the room. Pearl seems upset, but does as she is told, grumbling the whole time. You flip the light switch and wish Donna goodnight before shutting the door.

You go back to the living room. Riley is snoring lightly on the fainting couch, one pistol hanging loosely from his index finger. You yourself are feeling a bit tired, but it's probably a good idea to have someone keep watch.

A) Sit in the recliner and take first watch
B) Lay on the loveseat and have Pearl watch
C) Wake Riley and make him take watch

>>30725195
A) Sit in the recliner and take first watch
Though I doubt Pearl will sleep...

>>30725195
>A) Sit in the recliner and take first watch

>>30725195
>A
Hang out with pearl if shes awake

>>30725242
Yeah

>>30725207
>>30725208
>>30725242
You walk over to the recliner and plop down. Your back creaks, and you kick off your boots to let your sore soles breath. You glance over at Pearl. She seems slightly confused, then approaches. She sits down in your lap and leans back on you. She even goes so far as to repeat your low groan of relief and kick off her corsair boots. You roll your eyes and ask her to remove herself. She stand up and groans.

"But I'm tired. We've been running around all day! Why can't I sleep with Donna? I slept with you all the time!"

A) "Just sit down! Lay on the sofa if you're sleepy."
B) "Donna needs some time alone right now."
C) "Keep your voice down. You'll wake the whole building."
D) Other

>>30725433
>A) "Just sit down! Lay on the sofa if you're sleepy."
>B) "Donna needs some time alone right now."

>>30725433
>D) Other
"That last part, don't say that or people might get it wrong"
Say it in an embarrassed tone

>>30725520
>>30725433
This

>>30725520
>>30725551
"What? But we did. That time Riley threw a tantrum and left us alone, remember? We cuddled and you let me drool on you. Riley says that's how you know you care about someone, you let them get body fluids on you." You hush Pearl with a hand motion and tell her to get some sleep. She stomps over to the sofa and throws herself down. She's asleep in a few minutes, and back to her old ways of writhing about. You stay up for another two hours, until Riley falls off the side of the fainting couch and wakes himself. You take this moment as a good time to change shifts, helping him up and taking his spot.

The next morning you wake to quiet mumbling, and an odd weight on your chest. You open your eyes and see Pearl sitting on you, with a full bowl of something. She chews and listens to Riley and Donna as they speak at the dining room table.

A) Tell Pearl to get off
B) Ask what's going on
C) Ask how Donna feels
D) Other

>>30725458
This

>>30725682
>B) Ask what's going on

>>30725682
>B
Pearl is adorable

>>30725682
>A) Tell Pearl to get off
>B) Ask what's going on
>C) Ask how Donna feels

>>30725682
B) Ask what's going on

>>30725723
Indeed, she is!

>>30725751
>stoping the cuteness and not stealing from her bowl

>>30725703
>>30725723
>>30725755
"We were talking about what we're gonna do today." Riley speaks through a mouthful of breakfast, likely just oatmeal. "I'm gonna catch the first ship back home, Donna says she needs clothes first. Pearl says she's going wherever Donna does."

"Look look! Donna braided my hair! She knows how to do braids!" Pearl whips her long, heavy braid at your face, tickling your nose with the end. "We're gonna go get more coffee today."

Donna, still clad in only the short and revealing robe speaks up. "I never said that." She chews and swallows a spoonful of oatmeal. "I just want to take it easy before I go back to work. I'm not a fucking masochist like Riley. Hey, now that you're awake, why don't you have something to eat and we can catch up with each other."

A) Ask Pearl to get you a bowl
B) Ask Pearl to get off of you so you can sit down
C) Tell them you're not hungry now
D) Other

>>30725887
>A) Ask Pearl to get you a bowl

>>30725887
>B) Ask Pearl to get off of you so you can sit down

>>30725887
A) Ask Pearl to get you a bowl

>>30725887
>A

>>30725921
>>30725960
>>30725964
Pearl gets up and fetches a bowl from the kitchen. You sit up and stretch out as Pearl returns with a bowl of oatmeal and cinnamon. You stir it up and begin eating as you recount the story of your being stranded, all the way up until coming to rescue her.

A) Be brief, stick to the important information
B) Tell it all from memory
C) Other

>>30726121
>B) Tell it all from memory

>>30726121
>A) Be brief, stick to the important information
Cap of 10 minutes

>>30726134
You go over the details of the island fish, the underwater cavern, the clothesline, and the metal arm. Pearl is kind enough to squeeze in the details you glimpsed over.

"He grabbed me in the water and dragged me onto the shore...We took a bath and he made me wash him...He said I had to wear the shirt so Riley wouldn't see my butt, but he could see it, just not Riley...He grabbed my butt and lifted me up...I had to lay on top of him to keep him warm...We cuddled on the beach together because Riley was gone...He helped me put on some underwear..."

After the retelling, Riley and Donna are red as strawberries. Riley gets up to put his bowl away, chuckling the whole time.

"Honestly after all that, my story doesn't seem very interesting. After the boat went down, some guys in a fishing boat, or so they claimed, scooped me out of the drink and brought me to shore. They knocked me out with some weird wine and I guess sold me to the guys who had me when you got there. They didn't get very far though. A couple of guys eyeballed me in those crates, but I spat in their eyes. One guy actually liked it, and tried to buy me. I wasn't with him two days before he brought me back and asked for a refund." Donna smiles and gnashes her teeth together, in a painful grinding and chomping motion. "After that they roughed me up and stripped me down and left me in the cooler for a couple of days. Well, more like six days over the course of two weeks. Then you guys came."

A) "Sounds like a good time"
B) "I'm sorry we didn't get there sooner."
C) "The whole thing?"
D) Other

>>30726367
>C) "The whole thing?"
Recurring joke ho

>>30726367
>
"He grabbed me in the water and dragged me onto the shore...We took a bath and he made me wash him...He said I had to wear the shirt so Riley wouldn't see my butt, but he could see it, just not Riley...He grabbed my butt and lifted me up...I had to lay on top of him to keep him warm...We cuddled on the beach together because Riley was gone...He helped me put on some underwear..."
I don't know if she's too innocent or if she's doing it on purpose.

>>30726378
Donna laughs and stands up to clear her plate. The robe really is too small. You should pick her up something decent before you leave today...

A) Sneak a peak
B) Clear your bowl
C) Other

>>30726604
>B) Clear your bowl

>>30726604
>B) Clear your bowl

>>30726614
>>30726631
You stand and bring your bowl to the sink, rinsing it out as you stretch your legs. Now that things have calmed down, it's probably a good idea to leave town. Donna doesn't plan to go back home for a while, and Pearl claims to want to stay with her. Riley intends to head back in a few hours, and going with him means collecting your pay.

A) Join Donna
B) Join Riley
C) Other

>>30726654
>A) Join Donna

>>30726654
>A) Join Donna
>C) Say farewell to Riley, for now. Tell him we'll catch up with him sooner or later

>>30726660
>>30726678
After a morning of shopping for clothes, most of which Donna purchases to force Pearl to wear, you leave the ladies at a cafe to see Riley to the station. You are sure to cover your arm well, and even throw on a pair of gloves to be sure. As you say your goodbyes to Riley, watching the lift descend to the platform, he turns to speak.

"Look man, I'm sorry about all the bullshit that happened on this trip. Worst part for me is we didn't even get the cargo delivered. Still, I'll make sure the boss pays you fair when you get back. It's the least I could do for you. Oh, before I forget, take these." He hands you three blue shells. "They are some whacky new shells like I've never seen. I snatched them off that fat asshole who pinned me down last night. Anyway, I'm out. See you when I see you."

Riley hoists his bag over his shoulder and steps onto the lift. You wave as he rises up and out of sight. You wait around until the bells signal takeoff, and watch as the ship pulls away from the dock.

>>30726841
Wrapping here. No thread tomorrow, gotta do some work. If there's a new thread Monday, it'll be up at 14:00 ( -800 GMT), 15:00 at the very very latest.

Thanks to everyone who played tonight, this one was really fun for me. I love you all, and I hope you come back for more. If someone will archive, I'll make sure to spell your name in ketchup on the child's eggs tomorrow.

Description: Nat 20 Lockpick Checks

>>30726902
Archived

for the sake of curiosity, is Pearl really innocent or was she teasing/messing around

>>30726902
Thread archived. See you Monday, love ya man.

>>30726936
fuck double archive
but i'd say definitely innocent

>>30726936
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